South Korea on Tuesday presented a united front with the U.S. on a decision to call off major joint military drills, one week after President Donald Trump's surprise announcement that he would suspend such exercises with the longtime Asian ally.

Shortly after the U.S. and South Korean militaries formally announced the Ulchi Freedom Guardian exercises slated for August had been called off, Seoul's Defense Ministry said the decision was necessary to support ongoing talks both countries have with North Korea.

"South Korea and the U.S. made the decision as we believe this will contribute to maintaining such momentum," said Choi Hyun-soo, the ministry's spokeswoman.

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South Korea on Tuesday presented a united front with the U.S. on a decision to call off major joint military drills, one week after President Donald Trump's surprise announcement that he would suspend such exercises with the longtime Asian ally.

Shortly after the U.S. and South Korean militaries formally announced the Ulchi Freedom Guardian exercises slated for August had been called off, Seoul's Defense Ministry said the decision was necessary to support ongoing talks both countries have with North Korea.

"South Korea and the U.S. made the decision as we believe this will contribute to maintaining such momentum," said Choi Hyun-soo, the ministry's spokeswoman.

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Satellite images show North Korea upgrading nuclear research facility: report

Satellite images from last week show that North Korea is making numerous improvements to the infrastructure at a nuclear research facility, according to a new study.

The images, obtained by North Korea analysis outlet 38 North, come just weeks after President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed an agreement that called for a denuclearized Korean peninsula.

The satellite photos indicate that North Korea is quickly progressing on several adjustments to the Yongbyon Nuclear Scientific Research Center.

The improvements include a new cooling water pump house, multiple new buildings, completed construction on a cooling water reservoir and an apparently active Radiochemical Laboratory. It is unclear whether the reactor is still in operation, the report said.

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Satellite images show North Korea upgrading nuclear research facility: report

Satellite images from last week show that North Korea is making numerous improvements to the infrastructure at a nuclear research facility, according to a new study.

The images, obtained by North Korea analysis outlet 38 North, come just weeks after President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed an agreement that called for a denuclearized Korean peninsula.

The satellite photos indicate that North Korea is quickly progressing on several adjustments to the Yongbyon Nuclear Scientific Research Center.

The improvements include a new cooling water pump house, multiple new buildings, completed construction on a cooling water reservoir and an apparently active Radiochemical Laboratory. It is unclear whether the reactor is still in operation, the report said.

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1. Ultimately it was North Korea’s day

Kim has managed to build upon the work of his father and grandfather and secured the highest form of recognition that there is – a bilateral meeting with the president of the most powerful country on the planet.

And North Korea did not have to pay a cent for it: China furnished a plane, Singapore footed the US$15m-plus bill for the summit, and the media distributed images of the North Korean leader parlaying on equal terms with the US president to the entire world. It’s a resounding success for Kim – and one that is likely to be exploited back home for political purpose.

Hey how about this? let's ask Bus driver is I'm telling the truth about such a post that detailed with links to three lies that he told. Now he can deny such a post existed and hope someone or the archives don't show up with it or he can play it safe and say yes it exists.

Bus Drive did someone ever post such a thing? and did they put the link to that post in their signature for all to see and check out for themselves?

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Hey how about this? let's ask Bus driver is I'm telling the truth about such a post that detailed with links to three lies that he told. Now he can deny such a post existed and hope someone or the archives don't show up with it or he can play it safe and say yes it exists.

Bus Drive did someone ever post such a thing? and did they put the link to that post in their signature for all to see and check out for themselves?

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Sorry, I don't mean to change the subject but the President of Portugal was paying attention.

That was definitely funny. Trudeau had the raw strength to counter it even when surprised, but now everyone knows what to expect, you're going to see more of Trump being caught off-guard by those ready for his petty, cheap dominance plays. Sad, bigly.

Hey how about this? let's ask Bus driver is I'm telling the truth about such a post that detailed with links to three lies that he told. Now he can deny such a post existed and hope someone or the archives don't show up with it or he can play it safe and say yes it exists.

Bus Drive did someone ever post such a thing? and did they put the link to that post in their signature for all to see and check out for themselves?

That was definitely funny. Trudeau had the raw strength to counter it even when surprised, but now everyone knows what to expect, you're going to see more of Trump being caught off-guard by those ready for his petty, cheap dominance plays. Sad, bigly.

Joe didn't do it with "raw strength", he moved in on Trump like a bitch, grabbed his "yanking arm" with his left hand and got too close for the asshole to play his childish little game.

He outmaneuvered him, didn't simply out power him.

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That was definitely funny. Trudeau had the raw strength to counter it even when surprised, but now everyone knows what to expect, you're going to see more of Trump being caught off-guard by those ready for his petty, cheap dominance plays. Sad, bigly.

Some of those reactions have to hurt and Trump is no spring chicken, I bet he ends up regretting his high school antics.